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Peter Wright, MD

  • Position: Pain Management Specialist

About Dr. Wright

Peter Wright, MD, serves as President and Medical Director of The Pain Treatment Center of the Bluegrass in Lexington, KY. A board-certified pain management physician, Dr. Wright is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-focused care. Drawing on his background in psychology, neurology, and rehabilitation, Dr. Wright takes a comprehensive approach to treatment—addressing not just pain symptoms, but the underlying causes and the impact pain has on a patient’s daily life. He works closely with each patient to develop individualized care plans that incorporate advanced therapies, evidence-based procedures, and ongoing support to help restore function and improve quality of life. Known for his thoughtful approach and broad clinical expertise, Dr. Wright is committed to helping patients find lasting relief and regain the ability to do the things they love.

Certifications:

  • Pain Management, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Adult Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • MRI/CT, American Society of Neuroimaging
  • Kentucky Medical License, Current and Unrestricted
  • Controlled Substance Management, American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians
  • Coding, Compliance, and Practice Management, American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians
  • CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research Subjects

Education
  • Medical School
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine Lexington, KY
  • Davidson College - Bachelor of Arts-Psychology Davidson, NC
  • Internship
  • Internal Medicine - The Bowman Gray School of Medicine Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
  • Residency
  • Neurology - The Bowman Gray School of Medicine Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
  • Fellowship
  • Neuroimaging - Dent Neurologic Institute School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, NY